The Pantheon

The Pantheon, Rome, c. 125 Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[emmerentiagroenewald]

When I stood there for the first time under the dome, with the open sky above, I just cried and cried!! We had drawn the perspectives of the tiles inside and, now, seeing it for real for the 1st time, it was like a dream come true!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[Ecumenomachy]

Seeing the Pantheon for the first time in person was like a religious experience. Truly one of the most remarkable buildings in all the world.

[bombthechaos]

It's an amazing building that bears witness to what brilliant people the ancient Romans were. I'm glad I had a chance see this architectural wonder.

[Bnio]

I got full body shivers the moment I passed through the Pantheon's doors and saw the dome for the first time. Amazing that it still delivers the awe 1900 years later in an age of skyscrapers.

[kombinatsiya]

I love that the Romans have already perfected concrete, a material that feels like in was created just 100 years ago.

[L-mo]

The Pantheon is one of those rare places that is just overwhelming and awe inspiring when you go there and see it, whether you know nothing about history, or even if you know a lot about the history of the building itself and are seeing it in person for the first time.

[douglasburch]

Great video, however two things that were not mentioned 1) That each year on Rome's birthdate (April 21st) at around 12:30 in the afternoon the sun shines through the oculus and directly through the front door. It happens only on that date. 2) That each year on the Pentecost, Rome's fire department drops tens of thousands of individual rose petals from the opening of the oculus.

[TheLegendaryLinx]

Underneath the large hole on the ceiling are two holes on the floor, I fell into the trap of tossing coins in there for good luck seen by others. I later learned these holes are drainage systems. So please people do not toss coins in the holes on the floor of the Pantheon.

[KevinDixon]

I wish I had Beth and Steven with me when I was in Rome

[ematech]

incredible a building of 2000 years ago, intact

[ashendylan]

I love the way you see the beauty in this ancient monument... Smart these people were...

[cherylowilley]

Makes manifest the movement of the earth.

[gregorythomas]

This is a great series! Very informative and great content! Bravo! 🇮🇹❤👍😊

[vanizakMo]

You guys are such a great team! I have learned so much!

[mariamichaelakrammer]

That's all a very perfect translation with included all. The explanation about the object, the building process and the structural system. Thank you!

[PP-rqly]

Amazing resume. Not boring at all like many other large videos!! Thank you!!

[yurisenglishdiary]

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[SuperGreatSphinx]

The Pantheon is a building in Rome, Italy, commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian about 126 AD.

The building is circular with a portico of large granite Corinthian columns (eight in the first rank and two groups of four behind) under a pediment. A rectangular vestibule links the porch to the rotunda, which is under a coffered concrete dome, with a central opening (oculus) to the sky. Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres (142 ft).

It is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings. It has been in continuous use throughout its history, and since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a church dedicated to "St. Mary and the Martyrs" but informally known as "Santa Maria Rotonda". The square in front of the Pantheon is called Piazza della Rotonda.

[matthewchin]

It wasn't til I visited Rome that I came to understand that the ground level rises over time, particularly when nature is allowed to reclaim an area. Plants and trees are made from water and air, and only a small amount of minerals from the soil, and as they grow and die the ground level rises.

[YTfancol]

I've been there. Awesome building.
Great channel, by the way. Thanks for all the wonderful videos. I subscribed.